i didn't want to post this before because i didn't want to be the spoiler, but now i think everyone (who might read this thing) knows-- setareh, my best friend, passed her board exams!! now, i know you're thinking that's not big news, but consider this: imagine the hardest exam you've ever had to take in your life. multiply the intensity, pressure, and difficulty by about 17. also, imagine that the last seven years of your college and medical school career, as well as your placement and continuation as a resident and doctor, rest on the success of this exam. yes, it's THAT hard. but she passed! woo hoo! big big congratulations go out to her... and hopefully she'll be able to de-stress a bit and enjoy life in puerto rico... at least until the next step of the board exams next summer. heh.

from a link on bryan's blog... I'm

Eb (that would be E flat, by the way) major - you are warm and kind, always there for
your friends, who are in turn there for you.
You are content with your confortable life and
what you are currently achieving; if you keep
in this state you will go far.

what key signature are you?